Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2021

50 Light-years to 51 Pegasi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2021 is “50 Light-years to 51 Pegasi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josselin Desmars). The original explanation runs about 204 words.

From the explanation

“It’s only 50 light-years to 51 Pegasi. That star’s position is indicated in this snapshot from August, taken on a hazy night with mostly brighter stars visible above the dome at Observatoire de Haute-Provence in France.”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2021

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At a glance

Date: October 9, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josselin Desmars
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 204 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-9-50-light-years-to-51-pegasi

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